Get ready to transform your fitness journey with Fitbit Coach, because this AI-powered health companion is no longer just a dream—it’s expanding globally and coming to iOS! After its initial public preview in October (https://9to5google.com/2025/10/27/fitbit-coach-preview/), Google is rolling out its Gemini-powered Fitbit personal health coach to international Premium users (https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/fitbits-personal-health-coach-is-expanding-to-more-people-in-public-preview/). But here’s where it gets exciting: Fitbit Coach is no longer exclusive to the U.S. It’s now available in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore—all in English and with a Fitbit Premium subscription required.
And this is the part most people miss: Fitbit Coach isn’t just for Android users anymore. The iOS app is finally here, marking the second major expansion today. This rollout will happen gradually over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out if you’re an iPhone user with a modern Fitbit smartwatch, tracker, or Pixel Watch. During the preview, you can seamlessly switch between the old and new apps to compare experiences.
Fitbit Coach is designed to be your all-in-one fitness trainer, sleep expert, and wellness advisor. The setup is simple: a 5-10 minute chat about your goals, preferences, and available equipment. But here’s the controversial part: Can an AI truly replace a human coach? While Fitbit Coach offers personalized plans and real-time updates based on your progress and injuries, some argue that the human touch is irreplaceable. What do you think?
The redesigned Fitbit app now features a Today tab alongside Fitness, helping you create a tailored plan with suggested workouts and target metrics. These plans adapt to your real-life circumstances, like a busy week or an injury. Need inspiration? Ask Fitbit Coach questions like:
- “I want to start running, but I’m not sure where to begin. What’s a realistic goal for me?”
- “Can you create a 30-minute upper body workout I can do in my hotel room?”
- “I only have 20lb dumbbells and exercise bands. What workouts can I do?”
- “What’s the best way to build biceps?”
- “What’s the difference between deadlifts, RDLs, and split squats?”
- “I loved the strength workout you suggested. Can we make it a weekly routine and increase the intensity?”
The Fitness tab displays cards for Exercise days, Steps, and Weekly cardio at the top, with a scrollable list of Upcoming workouts, Recent activities, and Key metrics. The Sleep tab offers insights into your rest patterns, answering questions like:
- “Why did I wake up tired today?”
- “How can I get more deep sleep?”
- “Can you recommend a relaxing wind-down routine?”
- “Analyze my sleep patterns and summarize my sleep quality this week.”
- “How does my sleep compare to others like me?”
- “Is my cardio routine affecting my sleep quality?”
The Health tab completes the picture with your Vitals (formerly Health metrics), including Breathing rate, Blood oxygen (SpO2), Resting heart rate, Heart rate variability, and Skin temperature variation. Additional metrics are grouped under categories like Weight & body, Heart, Respiratory, and Temperature.
But here’s the question that sparks debate: Is Fitbit Coach a game-changer or just another fitness app? While its AI-driven personalization is impressive, some users might crave the accountability of a human coach. What’s your take? Let us know in the comments below!
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